[R.O. 2013 §2-86; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
There is hereby established the office of City Administrator.
[R.O. 2013 §2-87; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
A. As minimum qualifications the City Administrator shall be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age, have paid all taxes owed the City and
a resident of the City while serving as City Administrator.
B. The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Council with the
consent of the Mayor. The City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative
Assistant to the Mayor.
C. An ordinance shall be adopted including provisions of salary and
employment conditions of the City Administrator.
D. The City Administrator shall devote his/her full time to the performance
of the duties of the office.
E. The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing
authority pursuant to Section 77.044, RSMo., as amended.
[R.O. 2013 §2-88; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
The City Administrator shall take the oath of office prescribed
by law.
[R.O. 2013 §2-89; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
A. The City Administrator shall have general superintending control
of the administration and management of the governmental business,
officers and employees of the City, subject to direction and supervision
of the Mayor.
B. The City Administrator shall appoint and discharge all department
heads and employees of the City except elected officials or persons
appointed by the Mayor and Council as provided by ordinance.
C. The City Administrator shall have no control over the merit system
Police Department of the City.
[R.O. 2013 §2-90; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
The Mayor and the City Council shall retain all powers given
to them by the laws applying to Third Class Cities and all laws governing
the City.
[R.O. 2013 §2-91; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
A. The City Administrator shall plan, develop and establish the administrative
and management structure of the City and submit it to the City Council
for approval.
B. The City Administrator shall define the authority, responsibilities
and duties as they pertain to each department in the City Government
and submit it to the City Council for approval.
C. The City Administrator shall develop and maintain the personnel
system of the City, including the preparation of the necessary policy
manuals, and submit it to the City Council for approval.
D. The City Administrator will appoint and manage others who will perform
all necessary activities to provide day-to-day operations for the
City Government.
E. The City Administrator shall assist in developing the necessary
ordinances and policies required for the City to operate.
F. The City Administrator, unless excused by the Mayor or any two (2)
Councilpersons, shall attend all meetings of the City Council.
[R.O. 2013 §2-92; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
The City Administrator may delegate any of the responsibilities
of the office to an approved subordinate, but he/she shall be accountable
for their proper performance and completion.
[R.O. 2013 §2-93; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
The City Administrator shall designate in writing, filed with
the Mayor and City Council, a department head to perform the duties
of City Administrator as necessary in the event of his/her temporary
absence from the City. The City Officer so selected shall be designated
"Acting City Administrator".
[R.O. 2013 §2-94; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §2, 12-7-2000]
In case the office of City Administrator becomes vacant, or
if the City Administrator is incapacitated and unable to designate
an acting City Administrator, the Mayor shall appoint, with the approval
of the City Council, a qualified Administrative Officer to serve as
acting City Administrator until a City Administrator is appointed
or the City Administrator is able to resume his/her duties. In no
event, shall the Mayor appoint a member of the City Council as acting
City Administrator.